Celebrate the Day of the Dead!

Join a family as they celebrate Día de los Muertos, honoring loved ones with vibrant traditions.

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28 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Cristina and her brother Carlos prepare for Día de los Muertos, a day to honor departed loved ones. As they decorate altars, join parades, and cook festive treats, young readers will discover the rich traditions of this vibrant celebration. What stories and memories will they uncover as they remember those who have passed? Explore the colorful customs and learn the significance behind each cherished ritual in this engaging introduction to the Day of the Dead.

From the publisher

El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is here–and this board book is the perfect format to introduce the youngest readers to the holiday! Cristina is excited to celebrate Día de los Muertos with her brother, Carlos, and their family. Young readers can follow along as everyone gets ready to remember their loved ones who are no longer with them. Vibrant illustrations will express the festive, yet poignant, spirit of the celebration as everyone decorates their home, dresses up for a costume parade, decorates an altar, cooks tamales and sweet treats, and much more. At the end, there are additional facts about Día de los Muertos to reinforce the significance of all the traditions depicted in the book.

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